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Course: Methodology of Academic Writing (Semester 1: Academic Writing in Literary studies)
Audience: Master 1 Literature & Civilisation
"Writing is not a product; writing is a process".
Course Description: Academic Writing for Literature Majors is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in academic writing within the field of literature. This course will delve into the intricacies of crafting well-structured, persuasive, and insightful essays and research papers, while also exploring the importance of critical literary thinking.
Importance: Academic writing is a fundamental skill for literature majors, as it enables them to express their ideas, engage in scholarly discourse, and contribute to the ongoing exploration of literary works. Mastering the art of academic writing will not only enhance students' understanding of literature but also prepare them for a successful career in academia, research, or any other field that values clear, concise, and persuasive writing.
Prerequisites: Students must have completed an introductory course in literature and possess a basic understanding of literary analysis and criticism.
Keywords: academic writing, research, dissertation writing, critical thinking, literary studies, writing about literature
Contact: t.koussa@univ-setif2.dz
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- To develop students' writing skills in academic settings.
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- Define the key components of academic writing in literary studies
- Distinguish between different writing styles and approaches in literary studies
- Discuss the importance of research and evidence-based writing in literary studies
- Review the structure and organization of academic papers in literary studies, including introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions
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Detailed Content:
- Introduction to Academic Writing
- what is academic writing?
- Purpose and audience of academic writing
- Types of academic writing
- Differences between academic and non-academic writing
- Research Skills
- Finding and evaluating sources
- Primary and secondary sources
- Literature review
- Organizing and Structuring Academic Papers
- Outlining and structuring different types of academic papers
- Introduction, body, and conclusion
- Paragraph structure
- Citation and Referencing
- Different citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago)
- In-text citations and reference lists
- Avoiding plagiarism
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Analyzing and synthesizing information from different sources
- Supporting arguments with evidence
- Logical fallacies
- Writing Academic Papers
- Writing different types of academic papers (essays, research papers, literature reviews)
- Writing clear, concise, and well-structured sentences and paragraphs
- Editing and revising
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- Identify precisely the purpose and audience of any piece of academic writing.
- Analyze, thoroughly, different types of academic writing.
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Definitions: read the following document
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- This lesson is meant to help students understand the purpose of academic writing, such as presenting research findings, analyzing literature, or making persuasive arguments in addition to identifying the target audience for academic papers, such as professors, peers, or scholars in the field.
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The following video more fully explains the different purposes of a text.
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- Through this lesson, the student will explore different types of academic writing, including essays, research papers, literature reviews, and critical analyses and examines the characteristics and requirements of each type.
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- As a continuity to the previous lesson, this one will help students compare and contrast the features of academic writing with non-academic writing, such as journalistic or creative writing, as well as identifying the specific conventions and expectations of academic writing, such as formal language, evidence-based arguments, and citation practices.
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